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Self-employment tax, quarterly payments and 1099 income.
Explainer · Self-employed
The QBI deduction in 2026: who gets the 20% pass-through deduction
The QBI deduction lets owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships and S corporations deduct up to 20% of business income. 2026 limits and worked examples.
20%of business income, QBI deduction 2026
October 29, 2026
Explainer · Self-employed
Form 1099-K: who gets one in 2026 and how to report it
Payment apps and marketplaces send Form 1099-K when 2026 payments for goods or services are over $20,000 in more than 200 transactions. How to report it.
$20,000and 200+ transactions: 1099-K threshold
October 22, 2026
Guide · Self-employed
Quarterly estimated tax payments 2026: due dates and how much to pay
The 2026 estimated tax due dates, who has to pay, how much to pay each quarter to avoid a penalty, and how to pay the IRS, with a worked freelancer example.
4 datesfor 2026 estimated tax
October 10, 2026
Calculators for self-employed
- 1099 tax calculatorSelf-employment tax, federal income tax with the QBI deduction, set-aside percentage and 2026 quarterly 1040-ES payments.
- Estimated tax calculatorQuarterly federal estimated tax (Form 1040-ES): this year's tax, the safe amount from 90% of this year or 100%/110% of last year, withholding and every due date.
- Tax calendarIRS deadlines for individuals and freelancers: estimated payments, filing deadline, extensions.